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* Fractal provides a dedicated utility for transferring updates to the Axe-Fx II, AX8, FX8 and MFC-101. See [[Fractal-Bot]].
 
* Fractal provides a dedicated utility for transferring updates to the Axe-Fx II, AX8, FX8 and MFC-101. See [[Fractal-Bot]].
  
=Firmware updates recovery=
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=Boot recovery=
 
* Built-in backup firmware in the Axe-Fx II XL, FX8 and AX8 allows recovery in the event of complications during update. Read the Firmware Update Guide for more information, or contact Support.
 
* Built-in backup firmware in the Axe-Fx II XL, FX8 and AX8 allows recovery in the event of complications during update. Read the Firmware Update Guide for more information, or contact Support.
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* [[Resetting hardware|More about Boot Recovery.]]
  
 
=Updating presets after a firmware update=
 
=Updating presets after a firmware update=

Revision as of 13:53, 6 January 2016

Fractal Audio products firmware downloads

Firmware release notes

Firmware update guide

  • Axe-Fx II:
    • Firmware update guide. Including troubleshooting tips.
    • Tutorial.
    • Always disconnect the MFC-101 when updating the firmware on the Axe-Fx II.
    • If the Axe-Fx II sounds bad after an update, try reinstalling the firmware, or perform a system reset.
  • FX8:
    • The firmware includes a firmware update guide.
  • AX8:
    • The firmware includes a firmware update guide.

Updating firmware with Fractal-Bot

  • Fractal provides a dedicated utility for transferring updates to the Axe-Fx II, AX8, FX8 and MFC-101. See Fractal-Bot.

Boot recovery

  • Built-in backup firmware in the Axe-Fx II XL, FX8 and AX8 allows recovery in the event of complications during update. Read the Firmware Update Guide for more information, or contact Support.
  • More about Boot Recovery.

Updating presets after a firmware update

  • Updated firmware may cause changes in your presets. Read the firmware release notes and verify your presets.

Firmware: more information

  • The Axe-Fx firmware is coded in C and assembly. source
  • Cliff: "The Axe-Fx II can be reprogrammed at least 100,000 times." source

Updating the MFC-101